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the right to die?
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I'd like to clarify what this debate is about, since I think Con has left it rather uncertain in his opening round. Based on our discussion, both in the comments and by PMs, he's generally arguing against physician assistance in the death of an individual. That includes both euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. To be absolutely clear: despite the title, this is not a debate about the right to die. The right of individuals to commit suicide is not up for discussion here. What we're discussing is the duties of physicians.
Con wanted me to begin arguing this round, so I will go ahead and post some arguments. I'll keep this brief, as my opponent has.
The Hippocratic Oath
Con mentioned it, so let's be clear on what it is. There are, essentially, 4 clear duties stated in the Oath: autonomy, beneficience, non-maleficence, and justice. The Hippocratic Oath is one of a doctor's most basic duties, ergo if these line up on either of our sides, we should accept that that side is correct in assessing the correct course of action for doctors. We can discuss this issue from any one of these 4 perspectives, and find reason to allow doctors the capacity to engage in these practices.
1. Autonomy
This is the most straightforward of the bunch. Both voluntary euthanasia and physician assisted suicide require that the patient engage in the entirely autonomous decision to either have the doctor directly or indirectly assist them in the ending of their lives. Under Con's view, we should deny them that autonomous decision.
2. Beneficience
This addresses whether a practitioner should act on the best interest of the patient. What is the best interest of the patient? Who determines what is best for them? Meeting the desires of the patients is an automatic good " a happier patient is one who who feels that their desires are met. Patients have to feel that their doctors will respond to their wishes, something they cannot feel if their doctors are limited in their capacity to respond to a given concern. If patients that are suffering wish to end that suffering (both within themselves and of their families), then they should be allowed to do so.
3. Non-maleficence
"First, do no harm." This is probably the most contentious piece of the Oath in this debate, though it probably shouldn't be. It's the polar opposite of beneficience, and should function in the same regard. What does it mean to do harm? I would argue that more harm is done by a) denying the will of the patient, b) either forcing treatment on them or forcing an end to treatment on them, c) requiring that they continue to suffer rather than offering them a simple and efficient means to end their lives. All of these showcase how Con's efforts to handcuff doctors clearly do more harm than good, and therefore they clearly result in the antithesis of this duty.
4. Justice
A very nebulous term, though in this case it's actually pretty well-defined. It concerns the distribution of scarce health resources, and the decision of who gets what treatment (fairness and equality). Again, I feel this one is straightforward. Many patients who are nearing the end of their lives require vast resources to keep alive, and those resources could clearly be better spent on the health care of people who both can live long, healthy lives and who wish to do so. Con's case requires that he decides what's allowed and what's not in terms of treatment, something my case does not. Hence he is the only one who is making decisions as to who gets what treatment, while my case seeks to expand treatment options.
With that, I'll end this round. I'll save rebuttal for R2.
Doctors are to keep life not take it . If a person wish to end their own lives, don't drag others into and think about it before you do a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Thanks again to Con. I'll be spending this round rebutting Con's arguments, both from R1 and R2.
The right to die is not compatible with the view of the medical and societal ones...The right to die is a issue that should be scorned and toss into the trash.
Con doesn't do anything to support these statement. He argues what doctors should do (which is the focus of this debate), but not that the right to die is itself incompatable with medical and societal ethics. I would argue that the right to die is just as important as the right to continue living. Death is an inescapable part of life, and the mentality that we should have no control over when or how our end comes denies us what is perhaps the most personal and important part of our life. Why should any right, even the right to life itself, be preferred to such an inherently important choice?
But let's be clear that this debate isn't about the right to die. We're discussing whether or not doctors should be allowed to prematurely end someone's life via their consent. Hence, issues like individuals committing suicide are not a part of this discussion, nor are they preventable under a system where we're acting to stop doctors from assisting. In fact, I'd argue that the incidence of these suicides is increased under a system where more patients feel that their deaths are out of their own hands, which is worse because these deaths are sudden and secret in an attempt to prevent intervention, making these outcomes worse on family and friends. We should also be clear that Con isn't denying means for "natural" deaths, which means patients can instead reject treatment, dying more slowly and horribly as a result. Their deaths may be dragged out over months or even years, destroying any measure of control these people have over their lives in the process. The alternative is to pursue treatments that are often deleterious and may only prolong life, but not health. None of these alternatives are better, and all show that under Con's case, the right to die is still upheld.
Suicide should not to be encouraged.
My case is not encouraging suicide. Providing the means by which someone could commit suicide does not mean any doctors are actively encouraging patients to pursue it.
Doctor are to save life. Not take it.
I'll address this more on his R2 arguments, but Con has not established that ending a life is not a form of treatment. What he's done is argue that "sav[ing] lives" should always be paramount. In the case where a life can be "saved", I would agree wholeheartedly. The problem is that a) there are a lot of people whose health has declined to the point where they cannot be "saved", b) treatments endeavoring to save those people would cause more harm than good, and c) the pursuit of extending life should not always be preferred.
It would violate their Hippocratic oaths
I've already shown that the Hippocratic Oath supports my position far better than it does Con's. It's up to him to show that there is a violation of the Hippocratic Oaths resultant from engaging in euthanasia and/or assisted suicide. He hasn't explained where that violation resides.
Taking or allowing someone is make a decision that not only effects them but the people around them such as euthanasia.
I agree. So does the decision to drag out a life that is lived in agony and without any control over one's circumstances. A family having to watch as their loved one dies slowly and painfully, uncertain if they will even be there when said family member dies is not better off than a family who can be certain that they will be with their family member in their last moments and that it will have been their choice. I would argue that the latter case is far better for the emotional health of all those involved.
Now you will tell me that humans do it to pets, but that is animal not human.
Actually, I wasn't going to address this, but since you brought it up, I'll cover it. Why do we put down our pets? Because we see them clearly suffering. We know that they have reached a point in their lives that they are not likely to live much longer, and whatever is left of their life could not possibly be something worth living. We love our pets dearly, and therefore we wish to end their suffering.
Why is this so different from human beings? Cats and dogs, in particular, can love us, and we can love them.[1, 2] That attachment is clearly strong and emotional. We empathize with them in their suffering, recognizing it based on our own experiences with suffering. The only major difference I can think of is that humans, unlike animals, can consent. So individual humans can decide when they've reached a certain threshold in their suffering, rather than owners interpreting it. That's actually all the more reason to support the ability to "put down" humans.
The allowing of a doctor taking life,even after a person begged for death is too questionable.
Why? What is it about a request for death that makes it any different from a request for treatment? Sure, it has very final implications to it, but many treatment choices can have very deep and important implications. Why is this questionable? For that matter, why should patient decisions be rejected? Isn't their autonomy explicitly important, as per the Hippocratic Oath?
The doctors and medical professionals first duty is to heal the sick and treat the injured.
Not so. I laid out their 4 chief duties in R1. For the sake of beneficience, these two things are required in most circumstances. But what about where the sick can't be healed, the injured beyond treatment? In an ideal world, this is all doctors would ever have to do, but that doesn't make them their first duty.
By allowing them to knowingly end life adds a new role,of death instead of life.
This isn't a new role. It's simply a different form of treatment, adhering to the very same Oaths that we both agree are so important. Many doctors lose patients, having to adhere to patient decisions to go off of treatment. Why is their participation in the ending of those lives any different?
Maybe, if a doctor did not want to end the person's life, if it went again is their beliefs, would they be required, to do it?
Doctors are not required to administer treatments. If they don't want to do it, they don't have to do so. There's no reason I have to support a requirement on their part.
If a person wish to end their own lives, don't drag others into and think about it before you do a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Con keeps assuming that anyone pursuing assitance for ending their life must have some "temporary problem", though the reality is that many of these patients are nearing the end of their lives. The end is coming no matter what happens, it's just a matter of the amount of control they have over the matter. And, for that matter, who is Con to say that anyone pursuing assisted suicide faces a "temporary problem"? Many of these people have been suffering over years or even decades. Why should he get to decide who is worthy of this form of treatment?
As for "drag[ging] others into" their deaths, I'd argue that death is always going to affect those around these individuals. Participation in the process is entirely up to the provider of that treatment. I don't see how refusing treatment or committing suicide oneself doesn't drag others into the situation.
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I swear by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius the surgeon, likewise Hygeia and Panacea, and call all the gods and goddesses to witness, that I will observe and keep this underwritten oath, to the utmost of my power and judgment.
I will reverence my master who taught me the art. Equally with my parents, will I allow him things necessary for his support, and will consider his sons as brothers. I will teach them my art without reward or agreement; and I will impart all my acquirement, instructions, and whatever I know, to my master's children, as to my own; and likewise to all my pupils, who shall bind and tie themselves by a professional oath, but to none else.
With regard to healing the sick, I will devise and order for them the best diet, according to my judgment and means; and I will take care that they suffer no hurt or damage.
Nor shall any man's entreaty prevail upon me to administer poison to anyone; neither will I counsel any man to do so. Moreover, I will give no sort of medicine to any pregnant woman, with a view to destroy the child.
Further, I will comport myself and use my knowledge in a godly manner.
I will not cut for the stone, but will commit that affair entirely to the surgeons.
Whatsoever house I may enter, my visit shall be for the convenience and advantage of the patient; and I will willingly refrain from doing any injury or wrong from falsehood, and (in an especial manner) from acts of an amorous nature, whatever may be the rank of those who it may be my duty to cure, whether mistress or servant, bond or free.
Whatever, in the course of my practice, I may see or hear (even when not invited), whatever I may happen to obtain knowledge of, if it be not proper to repeat it, I will keep sacred and secret within my own breast.
If I faithfully observe this oath, may I thrive and prosper in my fortune and profession, and live in the estimation of posterity; or on breach thereof, may the reverse be my fate!
The Hippocratic oath selectivity say that do no harm. Death is not treatment but harm. Death is not a prescription. Death is death. I have seen my family members in pain and and suffering and empathize with that, but never ever if no other options, would I request or allow them to end their lives. Life is precious. We, as humans, can not and will not play God. God wants us to end on his plan for us. Not our own. Life is life and death is death. Yes death is a natural and unavoidable event. But do naturally, there could always be a chance, that you could live on or be cured. Don't lose hope
So, I'm confused. Con states that euthanasia and assisted suicide are illegal. That's not true everywhere; there are several examples of countries in which one or both of these are legal, including in several U.S. states.[3] But that's really irrelevant. We're not arguing about the current status of euthanasia or assisted suicide. As I said in the first round, we're arguing about the duties of physicians. Whatever the law says doesn't affect those duties, otherwise they'd change from nation to nation. Presumably all physicians carry the same basic set of duties, hence applying the law to determine whether they're sticking to those duties is entirely outside of the scope of this discussion.
Con then gets back to his original argument, stating that we should help patients and arguing that we have pain medication. Trouble is, not all pain meds work for everyone. Many people are refractive to pain medication, meaning that they will not get any better, and may get worse.[4] Beyond that, given the extensive list of side effects that result from the use of pain meds, patients may be averse to the prospect of taking them, and thus be stuck choosing between 2 horrible options: suffering from the pain, or suffering from the meds.[5] The argument that doctors can just treat the problem is, again, overly idealistic. Many patients can't or don't want to be treated in this way, some with good reason. Con's argument just reduces available treatment methods and relegates many of these people to a terrible existence on the way to their impending deaths.
I'm still not clear on why pets are "totally different." The fact that pets aren't equal to humans is accepted. The assertion that we have "more intelligence and conscious" will be accepted as well, despite concerns that it oversimplifies things. We do "OWN pets" and they are "property" of a sort. None of this counters the point I'm making. None of these factors affect our desire to end the life of a suffering pet. We want to end that life not because they're equal to humans, but because we see that they're physically suffering, something with which we can empathize. Their pain is our pain - on that level, they are equal to us. If anything, the increased "intelligence and conscious" we display provides a stronger reason to end the lives of humans than to end the lives of pets. As I pointed out last round, it's because of this that we can make rational decisions to end our own lives, thus actually consenting to end them, unlike pets. If nothing else, this exercise of autonomy gives us better reason to end those lives. The fact that they are not property, that they are making this decision themselves, is something that we should celebrate. Con is not at all responsive to my point that allowing this is done out of love for someone (or, in the case of an animal, something) that is suffering. It's a show of mercy for a life form that is beyond saving. Whether that life is owned or not doesn't change the fact that that mercy is desirable.
Con's response on the Hippocratic Oath is just utterly confounding. He posts the whole thing in its original form without citation (here is it [6]) and with very little analysis. Note that this is not the current version - the modern Hippocratic Oath is also in that link, and it was written in 1964. But that's really beside the point. He doesn't counter any of my previous analysis that there are 4 key duties that are ascribed to physicians in this Oath, but instead just repeats much of the same argumentation he gave before. He gives no response on autonomy or justice, so automatically he's dropping that half of the Oath supports my case and not his unequivocally. Even if you're buying that the other 2 pieces are uncertain, this is reason enough to vote Pro, as the Oath is the only objective basis we've used to determine what is and is not the duty of a physician.
But let's focus on beneficence and non-malfeasance. I already talked about "do no harm." As I said before:
What does it mean to do harm? I would argue that more harm is done by a) denying the will of the patient, b) either forcing treatment on them or forcing an end to treatment on them, c) requiring that they continue to suffer rather than offering them a simple and efficient means to end their lives. All of these showcase how Con's efforts to handcuff doctors clearly do more harm than good, and therefore they clearly result in the antithesis of this duty.
In other words, death is a treatment. Con hasn't explained how it's harmful to give someone the means to end his/her life early is a) not a treatment, b) harmful to anyone, or c) how keeping them alive is any better. He needed to do at least one of these things, yet all he's done is assert his views on the matter. Why can't death be a prescription? Physician assisted suicide often utilizes prescriptions of a deadly nature - that certainly seems like a prescription.[7]
Con then goes off on a tangent, talking about his personal opinions on the matter. He says he would never "request or allow them to end their lives." Several responses. First, we're not talking about personal decisions. Con can go ahead and do what he wants under this system, never supporting any of its uses. That's his choice. If he pushes his family not to use it and argues to try and stop them, he can do that, too. Nothing about the implementation of the system puts him or his in harms way. Second, I don't think Con can ever put himself in the shoes of someone who would choose this route. Unless he's undergoing terrible, refractory pain, he can't understand why someone would make this choice. One day (and I hope for his sake, this won't be true), he may experience it, and be told that he's on the verge of death. He may well change his mind, and a policy that allows physicians to act would benefit him then. Of course, if he never ends up in those circumstances, nothing changes for him. Third, his views are in direct defiance of the duty of doctors. He would deny his family members access to this treatment, force them to adhere to his will, despite his claims that they are smarter and more "conscious" than pets. He would deny those family members autonomy and justice. He can choose to do that, but it is a doctor's duty not to do that. And that's what this debate is about - not what my opponent should do, but what doctors should do. And taking that step further, whatever deity exists - whether it's God, Yahweh, Allah, Zeus, Vishnu, Ra, or any other source of religious adoration - death is an inevitability we all must face, and life, any life, isn't always the best alternative. It doesn't matter if Con's God wants these people to suffer and die slowly rather than pursuing these ends. Whether they ascribe to Christianity or not, they have a duty as doctors that goes above their religious duty.
Yes, life is precious, but to argue that the continuation of life should always be viewed as paramount is absurd. Focusing treatment solely on the prolonging of life when many people are suffering and dying with no control over their fates is simply inexcusable, and it defies the basic duties to which doctors ascribe. Doctors aren't tasked with providing their patients with hope. They aren't tasked with allowing nature to take its course. Their duty is to do right by their patients. Only by allowing them the means to assist through prescription or euthanasia are they able to ensure that they can accomplish that goal, something that Con is actively seeking to deny them.
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Reasons for voting decision: I have to vote Pro by default since Con never disputes any of his arguments made, such as Autonomy and Beneficence. Its almost as if Con didn't read what Pro had written and just repeats himself several times about how doctors shouldn't harm patients. Pro went to great lengths to explain how this "harm" from euthanasia is significantly less then the harms from not allowing it, I'm actually left convinced that there isn't any harm from it. The autonomy of the individual gets to be exercised, their suffering is reduced, and energy/resources that were spent on keeping the individual alive can be allocated elsewhere to save those who do actually have a chance at living. Con needs to understand that the problems of euthanasia patients generally aren't "temporary", and he should better consider the harms of keeping them alive when ultimately there's nothing we can do for them.
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Field Dependence and Social Responsiveness as Determinants of Spontaneously Produced Words.
Goldberger, Leo; Bendich, Stephen
This study measured responsiveness to the immediate environment on the basis of the social (vs. neutral) content of a person's free associations, in an effort to relate this responsiveness to field-dependence. The results lend support to the view that field-dependence is associated with social responsiveness in word association. Two aspects of social responsiveness in word associations were studied: (1) preference for external cues; and (2) preference for social (as opposed to neutral) content regardless of external or internal cues. Correlations between external cues and social content were quite low in all conditions. The field-dependent subjects revealed their social responsiveness in several ways: (1) by giving more externally-related words; (2) by giving more social content words; and (3) by giving more incidental words when the conditions permitted. (TA)
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Recently, I was watching a programme on "Aarti Home", a home for orphans and "unwanted" children (read girl child). The owner of this organization had information about a lady who wanted to abort her child since she was a girl. She visited her in hope of convincing her to not take such a step. In the whole conversation that followed between the owner of the organization and the pregnant lady, the former had no words to refute the reasoning behind not having a girl child. To me, the reasoning was a perfect cost-benefit analysis.
Why it makes little rationale to have a girl child? (assuming that the family is poor, though the reasoning that follows can be for well-off families as well)
1. In absence of any future security, son is a best bet, the runner of the family's baton, who takes family's name ahead. What about a daughter? She belongs to her husband's house, her stay at her parents' home is only transitory. She takes his name; she takes his family and forgets her roots.
2.Dowry!! Yes, it still exists (in huge proportion!) in India. Thus, expenses on a girl child in her upbringing + marriage expenses come out to be quite huge. Returns? Apart from probable emotional bonding, since a girl does not usually work, there are no returns that follow.
I am bewildered that there are girls who think that the tradition of being part of her husband's family is somehow exciting. Following traditions has become 'fashionable'. Ignoring the set of girls that might not have had absolutely any exposure to the 'new' ideas, even the educated mass does not question such role accorded to women. They are happy following the traditions, being absorbed in their husband's family, visiting her parents some days in a year. Why would parents not think of having a son rather? Atleast, a son would take care of his parents monetarily.
These days, there is a tendency to have small family. I am afraid that this might as well do more harm by selective abortion in order to have a son.
I am not able to put my thoughts in a crystal clear format and moreover dynamics might be different in a family with different income and socio-economic characteristics. But the basic thought is as follows: given our society, our beliefs about the role of a man and a woman, a woman has to essentially get absorbed in her husband's family. On the other hand, a man has to earn the bread and take care of the family that includes his parents as well. Why can't women think of taking care of their family including her parents as well? Why she (has to) loose(s) her identity and abandon(s) her past, her upbringing and her responsibility towards her parents. Why can't she be an asset to her parents?
To all those who think that things are changing, women are more educated now etc. etc., please ask yourself how many women you know who would not forget their identity after marriage, an identity that includes concern for themselves and a responsibility and care for the past. Probably, the pressure to act according to the rules of the society is too much to think of acting against them..
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Getting an Indian take-away is the stereotypical British pick me up after a long week. But, it's far from the best thing to be putting in your body you can't beat a fresh, homemade recipe. Here's my chicken curry with ginger and red pepper with pilau rice. It Takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is dead easy.
For the chicken thighs
4 tbsp vegetable oil
8 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
2 large onions, finely sliced
5 garlic cloves, chopped
5cm piece root ginger, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp tomato purée
3tbsp mild curry paste
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves
1 tbsp ground coriander
¼ root turmeric, finely grated
For the pilau rice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
3 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
500g basmati rice, rinsed and drained
1 tsp salt
50g unsalted butter
Put a large frying pan on a high heat and add 2 tbsp of oil. Once the oils hot add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until it's a delicious golden-brown colour on each side. Put the chicken on a plate, and set aside.
Heat a large frying pan and add the rest of the oil. Once hot, add the onions, garlic, ginger and red pepper. Cook until soft, and then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Either using a handheld blender or a food processer, blend the mixture until smooth. Add the blended mixture back to the pan and cook over a low heat for 5-10 minutes.
To the sauce base, add the tomato purée, curry paste, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, ground coriander and fresh turmeric and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the chicken thighs back into the sauce and simmer for 20 minutes or so. Your kitchen should now be full of the heady smell of spices and curry. Don't worry you haven't got too long before you can dig in!
For the pilau rice, heat a large saucepan and add the oil. Once hot, add the cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and bay leaf. Once they start to pop, add the rice and continue to stir until the rice is lightly toasted.
Add 650ml of water and the salt, and bring to the boil. Place a life on top and the heat to low. Leave to steam for 20-30 minutes. Just before serving, mix in the butter with a fork.
The perfect, tangy chicken with ginger and red pepper with aromatic pilau rice. Crack open a couple of beers, invite a few friends over and enjoy a great Friday curry night!
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Positive Discipline
What is Positive Discipline?
Positive discipline (PD) is an approach to teach the young to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of communities. It teaches important social and life skills in the manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults.
Recent research tells us that children are "hardwired" from birth to connect with others and children who feel a sense of connection to their community, family, and school are less likely to misbehave. To be successful, contributing members of their community, children must learn necessary social and life skills. Positive Discipline is based on the understanding that discipline must be taught and that discipline teaches.
PD Vision
Every EVGian is an intrinsically motivated, self-disciplined individual of character.
PD Mission
We develop self-disciplined EVGians with a strong sense of responsibility for their own behaviour and the community.
The 5 "C"s of Positive Discipline approach are:
- Cooperating with staff and peers to create a conducive learning environment for all.
- Caring and thinking about how our decisions and actions can affect others and ourselves.
- Consequences which are known, fair and carried out.
- Contribute positively to others and the community.
- Character Development - To be an individual of character and sound moral values.
1. Introduction
As EVGians, all pupils pledge to be thinking and caring. Thinking EVGians understand that school rules are necessary for a disciplined school. Rules are also needed for effective teaching and learning both inside and outside the classrooms.
Caring EVGians will meet the expectations contained in the school rules as they:
- care for the dignity, needs and feelings of pupils and staff
- care for school property
- care so much for Evergreen that they want all pupils, staff and the community to regard it as a quality school
Thinking and caring EVGians understand that:
- they are responsible for their own behaviour
- good behaviour is expected of them both inside and outside the school
- good behaviour leads to positive, life-long habits
- there would be disciplinary consequences if they do not uphold the school rules
2. Attendance
All pupils are to attend school, lessons, assembly, CCA and other schoolorganised activities punctually. Attendance is compulsory for all tests and examinations. Pupils have to be in school by 7.20a.m for the flag-raising ceremony. A pupil who is late for the flagraising ceremony will be considered late for school. The consequences of late-coming are found in Table I - Late-Coming. After arrival in school, no pupil may leave the school without permission before the end of curriculum time. Students are not allowed to leave the school before remedials or enrichment programmes. They are to have their lunch in the school canteen.
Written permission must be obtained from the Form Teacher and the Principal/ Vice Principal if a pupil wishes to leave the school during school hours. The pupil must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who will sign him/her out at the Administrative Office.
Pupils who leave their classes during curriculum time must display their permission passes prominently.
In case of absence, a valid medical certificate or excuse note from a clinic, polyclinic, certified General Practitioner or Specialist must be produced upon the pupil's return to school. Pupils who are absent without valid reasons are considered to have played truant.
Pupils are not allowed to apply for leave for leisure/holidays during school term.
Table I - Late-Coming
No. of times late in a year
8 or more
3. Flag-raising Ceremony
School uniform must be worn during flag raising ceremony. Pupils are allowed to wear EVG PE attire for flag-raising ceremony if they have PE in the morning.
Classes are to assemble at the designated area at the parade square by 7.20am.
Pupils are to do their silent reading at the parade square while waiting for the flag raising ceremony to begin.
All pupils must stand at attention during flag-raising, pledge taking and when singing the National Anthem and the school song.
All pupils ( except foreign pupils) are to sing the National Anthem and take the pledge. Pupils will take the pledge with their right fist over the heart.
- All pupils are required to sing the school song and recite the school pledge. Pupils will take the pledge with their right fist over the heart.
4. School Attire / Personal Appearance
All pupils are to be neatly and smartly dressed in the prescribed school uniform in school and during all school functions whether within or outside the school. Modification to the uniform is strictly not allowed.
Blouse/shirt is to be appropriately tucked in and buttoned at all times, whether in or out of school. Sleeves are not to be folded or rolled up.
The skirt length should not be more than 2 finger lengths above the knees. When the pupil kneels on the ground, the skirt must touch the ground.
Long pants are not to be tapered or shortened beyond pupils' ankles.
The use of cosmetics is not allowed. This includes hair gel, mousse, foundation, eyeliner, lip gloss or any other cosmetic product.
Jewellery ( including ear sticks) is not permitted, except for small , plain ear studs for girls. There should only be one ear stud for each ear lobe.
Fingernails must be kept short and clean at all times. Polished and varnished nails are not allowed.
Tattoos are strictly not allowed.
The wearing of religious articles in school is strictly not allowed as the school is a secular public space for all pupils.
Male students must be neat in appearance, clean-shaven and no facial hair is allowed. The school can require the male students to shave in school immediately using shavers which students will need to purchase from the Administration Office.
Coloured contact lenses are not permitted.
Fanciful spectacle frames are not encouraged.
5. Hair
Hairstyle must be neat and simple. Fanciful hairstyles and colouring of hair are not allowed. Refer to diagram for acceptable hairstyles.
Acceptable Hairstyles
6. Footwear
All pupils are to wear all-black shoes with the Evergreen Secondary School shoe laces and plain white socks. The socks must be worn properly to extend above ankles at all times. ( Refer to diagram) No brand names or labels should be displayed. Students found with inappropriate socks will be asked to purchase approved socks from the bookshop immediately. The wearing of slippers is strictly prohibited. Sandals will be permitted based on medical grounds, and a medical certificate or parent's letter is required.
7. Undesirable Items
Pupils must not possess the following items when in school uniform or in school: Walkman, Discman, MP3/MP4 players, gambling cards, tobacco products and pornographic materials ( print and non-print) or any other items that may distract or make the school an unsafe place. Should any of these items be found in the pupil's possession, it will be confiscated and follow-up meetings with parents/guardians will be arranged.
8. Use of mobile phones
All mobile phones must be switched off once the students enter the school compound in the morning for the flag-raising ceremony
All mobile phones must be switched off during lessons unless the use of mobile phones is authorised by teachers to facilitate classroom learning.
Mobile phones will remain switched off for the duration of curriculum time, including remedials, enrichment programmes, workshops and CCAs.
Mobile phones are also not to be used during recess. Students who urgently need to contact parents can proceed to the general office to use the phones at the front desk. Parents who need to contact their children can call the school's general office at 63656392 during office hours.
Mobile phones can only be used in the school canteen after curriculum time. Mobile phones are not to be used in any other part of the school compound at all times.
After curriculum time, mobile phones when switched on must be kept on silent mode.
Mobile phones are not to be used as MP3 devices. All headphones, earphones and earpieces must not be used in school for the safety of all students and staff.
- All mobile phones used in an unauthorised manner or location will be confiscated and placed in the custody of the school's OM ( Operations Manager). Only parents or legal guardians can claim the phone from the OM or other authorised staff. Repeated offenders may face a ban on the use of mobile phone.
9. Food and Drinks
Pupils should queue for food and drinks in the canteen.
All utensils should be returned to the respective receptacles provided.
The canteen must be kept clean at all times.
- Food and drinks should only be consumed in the canteen.
10. Serious Offences
Serious offences are destructive behaviour which affects the well-being of the school community. The Disciplinary Committee may take one or more of the following actions when students commit a serious offence. These consequences include:
- detention
- service to school
- suspension from class or school
- caning
- public apology
- referral to police
- Truancy
- Repeated defiance of instruction from staff (including persistent disruption of lessons)
- Making staff / pupils feel physically unsafe
- Bullying/ Threatening behaviour/ Extortion
- Theft / Shoplifting
- Fighting
- Possession / Consumption / Sale of Cigarettes / Narcotics
- Gambling, betting or abetting others to gamble
- Forging of documents and signature
- Vandalism
- Serious misconduct towards staff and other pupils -including molest and outrage of modesty
- Abuse of info-communication technology including disrespectful behaviour in cyberworld.
- Cheating in tests / examination
- Use of vulgar / offensive language in school (Any student who uses such language in school will be detained for 3 days in school. There may be more serious consequences if such disrespectful language is used in communication with school staff, vendors or partners.)
Other Offences and Misconduct
Pupils who commit any other acts of misconduct not specified above will be managed in a manner deemed appropriate by the Principal / Vice-Principal / Disciplinary Committee.


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I'm playing it pretty cool after realizing I'm sitting beside actor Tai Bennett at TIFF.
This may be more information than any of you needed, but if I let that stop me, this blog wouldn't even exist. So the information is: I am no longer a TIFF virgin. After many years of saying "I should do it," I finally did it. I went to the Toronto International Film Festival. And because "first times" aren't always great, I made sure to do it with a trusted friend who has done TIFF many times and knows what she's talking about. As in:
- "No you are NOT wearing those ridiculous red stilettos because we're going to be walking and lining up for hours."
- "No we are NOT bringing your life-sized Ryan Gosling doll; Ryan won't be there and even if he was, he wouldn't sign that thing."
- "No we are NOT staying up till 2 a.m. the night before, talking about your blog and thinking of rude words that rhyme with Kardashian. We have to be there at 7 a.m. to get tickets. Good night."
I didn't realize TIFF entailed so much walking and waiting and lining up and I was a little cranky about that at first. But just when I was on the verge of barking, "This is crap! I HATE TIFF!" in that drama queen way that always emerges when my bladder is full, my stomach is empty and my feet hurt, the lights went down and my very first TIFF movie began.
And that's when everything changed.
We saw Imogene with Kristen Wiig, Annette Bening and Matt Dillon. People laughed and cried and chatted with strangers sitting beside them and interacted with the show in a way you don't see at regular screenings. It was, quite simply, magical.
Next, we saw The Reluctant Fundamentalist, a political thriller starring Liev Shrieber, Kate Hudson and a knock-your-socks-off Riz Ahmed. I was really getting into TIFF mode now, so before it started I chatted up the urbane young man sitting beside me, who told me he was visiting from Los Angeles and had seen oodles of movies that weekend, including "John Dies At the End."
"I've heard of that," I said. "How was it?"
"I liked it," he said. "I'm in it, but I have to say I liked it."
Wait. What? So I'm losing my TIFF virginity AND I'm seeing awesome movies AND I'm sitting beside an actual actor? Well of course I do what anyone would do. I tousle my hair fetchingly and shove my cellphone at my friend.
"Psst, girlfriend, quick, take my picture with this guy before the movie starts. He's a celebrity!"
Editor's note: Geez, this woman. "Me! Me! Me!" What she fails to mention and what is far more interesting than the state of her bladder or her hair is the fact that the actor she met has a name. That being Tai Bennett, in case any of you want to watch for him in John Dies at the End. (And I sure hope he doesn't play "John." Because that guy dies, at the end.)


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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Congratulations Brooker & Tory Blanton!
Here is a quick sneak peek of their wedding! Enjoy!
6 comments:
- Jeannie Finley - Capellan said...
Great shots. I have never seen a ceremony at Treaty Oak. I didn't think they would allow that. Came out beautiful. I love the dress shot and the hallway shot.
- March 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM
- Mommy said...
You are so amazingly talented! God has truly given you an awesome gift!
- March 13, 2010 at 9:36 PM
- Mrs. Keck said...
Amazing photos!
- March 14, 2010 at 12:16 PM
- missy blanton said...
Thank you for the beautiful pictures! These are sensitive and sweet!
- March 18, 2010 at 12:36 PM
- Phat Mama V said...
Jamie these look great. I wanted to let you know about an event my friend is organizing and thought of you instantly.
Again, These are just amazing! Thank you for making Tory and Brooker's day so much better.
- March 27, 2010 at 6:49 PM
- jennifer.sullivan said...
im trying to have my ceremony at this park as well. just out of curiosity, do you have the brides email address? id love to get in contact with her in regards to HOW she got authorization to have her ceremony here. id appreciate any help.
ps. your work is BEAUTIFUL. <3
- August 5, 2010 at 8:39 PM


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Since the first victim of trafficking for sexual exploitation approached us in 2006, the Immigrant Council has developed a specific expertise targeting responses to this horrific crime. We fight to stem the tide of this fast-growing crime, while also monitoring international developments to ensure we support the women, children and men to experience trafficking into the sex trade in the best and most effective way possible. We understand the particularly traumatic experiences inherent in being forced into the sex trade, and that Ireland can and must do more in response to these crimes.
Our legal team prioritises victims of trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation when taking on legal cases, given their level of legal complexity and the additional vulnerabilities of those affected. We also seek to address the systemic criminal elements of this abhorrent trade in human beings. We do this by researching the patterns of criminality in migration-based trafficking and investigating best practice approaches for responding to and supporting victims of this crime.
Using this evidence base we advocate for changes in policing, legal support and care services offered to victims. We actively campaign to change the laws and practices that adversely affect victims of trafficking and which make Ireland an attractive destination country for traffickers.
Our particular concerns relate to how the Government identifies victims– currently not compliant with international standards, how victims are supported, how we can raise awareness of the impact of this crime so the minority of men who pay for sex will reconsider providing the profit that fuels traffickers' violence and exploitation of women, children and men.
The Government has made a number of significant commitments in the Second National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking in Ireland and provided a clear opportunity and mandate to act with commencement of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. We will continue to work to ensure the recommendations and legal obligations are implemented, while also seeking action on a variety of associated concerns. These include a need to address the variety problems experienced because victims of trafficking are housed in Direct Provision reception centres and emerging issues like exploitative sham marriages and reintegration challenges.
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There was a point in my life when I felt completely naked without earrings on and then somehow as my style evolved I have reached a point where I have stopped wearing them altogether. It may be that earrings can lean on the side of feminine, and where as of late I am tending towards more of a masculine feel to my style, earrings just don't feel right. But then I found this ear wing and things on my ears made sense again. So my ears are back in the game when it comes to accessorizing my look, and who knows where this may lead.
So what do you think of the ear wing or something like it, will you try it?
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Why I Will Never, Ever, EVER Get a Tattoo
Would I have to start planning outfits around the tattoo like I plan for weather?
By now I think most of you have heard about the Hot Dog Princess, right?
It was "Princess Week" at a little girl named Ainsley's dance class. The other girls went to class in sort of "Disneyesque" princess dresses, and Ainsley decided to go as a hot dog. She was a Hot Dog Princess.
And the Internet freaked out.
Since Ainsley dared to be frank, and do her own thing, I can't get her out of my head. Just today I was talking with a friend about how I need to be more outspoken about doing and saying what I want, instead of being so agreeable all the time.
At heart, I know I'm a Hot Dog Princess. But sometimes I think I need a little more spice in my mustard. (Ew, sorry. Wait...NOT SORRY!)
Sometimes, I just need to remind myself how good it feels to be that person. Simply put, to do what is right for ME, not everyone else. Here are a few times I've tread into Hot Dog Princess territory:
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A New Year is beginning. Wouldn't you like to try something new to kick off the New Year? Have you ever thought about adding wet paints and mediums to your digital canvas? Have you ever thought about dipping into the process of painting on your digital canvas prints? If so, this workshop is for you!
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Wetumpka High School SteAm Machine
South's BEST 2015
During the first weekend of December, the team will be in Auburn to compete in the South's B.E.S.T. and hopefully bring home another win.
We will be leaving the school at 9 A.M. Saturday and at 7 A.M. Sunday.
War Eagle BEST 2015
(10 October 2015)
Wetumpka High School STEAM Machine won the War Eagle B.E.S.T competition and will move on to South's B.E.S.T.
This year they placed first in B.E.S.T., and placed fourth in the robot competitionOther Awards include:1st Place Marketing, Team Exhibit, Team Exhibit Construction, Most Roboust Robot and Simulink Programming2nd Place Spirit and Website
Hub Web site: http://best.eng.auburn.edu/
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Team Web site: http://wetumpkasteammachine.com/
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2015 White House Science Fair / Trip to Washington D.C.
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The Wetumpka High School SteAm Machine Robotics Team would like to "Thank You" for your generous support towards our trip to Washington D.C.; including our team leaders being honored guests at the White House for the 2015 White House Science Fair. This event will have an impact and give lasting memories to all members of the team. Partners in education and workforce development such as you are truly making a difference! Again, thank you!
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Social media access creates work for IT staff
IT departments are facing what's described as "an uphill struggle to regain control of the way they enforce policy and practice within their organisations", as they face a power tussel against increasingly savvy employees, according to research commissioned by LANDesk Software.
The research, conducted through Vanson Bourne, was carried-out during March 2010: 480 IT managers and employees across the UK, France, and Germany responded. It intimates that many employees now see themselves as 'their own IT manager' – a situation that has the potential to cause a range of problematic issues for organisations, where end-users increasingly download new software add-ons, which can expose businesses to new security threats.
Despite the fact that the majority of enterprises polled say that they have strict policies around the use of social media (73 per cent) and Internet downloads (89 per cent) in place, the study showed that 33 per cent were unsure that these were being adhered to. Indeed, 55 per cent of employees surveyed by LANdesk admitted to downloading software from the Internet to a corporate computer; 48 per cent of those downloads were found to be non-work related, leading to a quarter of employees needing to contact IT helpdesks to fix resulting problems, thus creating additional and unplanned-for demands on IT staffs' time.
The study found that 58 per cent of staff admitted to posting company information on social media platforms, creating additional security challenges through the potential loss or leak of sensitive information.
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May 2015
First Russian customer for Bell 429 with Mecaer interior
Gulfstream names vice president for G650 continuous improvement
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Jet Aviation Geneva installs Honeywell's Ovation Select on Global Express
Mercedes-Benz Style and Lufthansa Technik team up for VIP concept
Jet Aviation Basel awarded BBJ 787-9 completion
NetJets Europe unveils Signature Series Challenger 350
Cessna Citation CJ3+ gains EASA and Brazilian certifications
Acropolis Aviation to be launch customer for ACJ320neo
Skandia flammability laboratory earns ISO 17025 accreditation
Iacobucci HF Aerospace seats on Four Seasons Jet
Rockwell Collins to provide CMS and HD IFE on Dassault 5X and 8X
Honeywell to provide inflight connectivity on G500 and G600
Amac Aerospace selects TrueNorth Simphonē Mobile GSM for VVIP aircraft
Beechcraft upgrades cabin and avionics for new King Air turboprops
Haeco PJS unveils East-meets-West wide-body concept
Jet Aviation signs completions contract for ACJ319 and ACJ330
Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda purchases Global 7000
Flying Colours wins special-mission Challenger 650 contract
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New seat unveiled by UTC Aerospace Systems
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Satcom Direct expands international training program to include AeroIT
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Orders for BBJ and BBJ 787-8 Dreamliner
Atlas Air Service orders two Bell 505s
Embraer Executive Jets sells Legacy 650 to Air Hamburg
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Cessna Citation CJ4s enter commercial airline service in Europe
Split scimitar winglets unveiled for BBJ family
Gulfstream G500 completes first flight
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First Bell 407GXP purchased in Europe
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While yoga exercise could be rather the major spiritual endeavor (the pursuit for self-realization being nothing to discount), there's no rejecting the fact that a great deal of what we do with our bodies on the floor covering looks a little bit absurd– particularly to those on the outside looking in. Visualize never having actually done yoga then seeing an area loaded with Pleased Infant Presents … Pretty absurd, ideal?!
Every once in a while, I very recommend taking a few go back. Among the mistakes of being a yogi is that we're continuously surrounded by (and, risk I state, comparing ourselves to) other yogis. All of a sudden, being able to do freakish things, like wrap your legs around your head, appears regular. It's not. The majority of people would enjoy to be able to touch their toes, let alone hang out in the divides, and also appreciate you for also having the nerve to pointer into the mat. Allow that realization to sink in.
Then quit taking your technique so seriously! Think me, I recognize just how very easy it is to become annoyed and also quick to judge on your own on the mat. I'm frequently telling my pupils to tell themselves 'something nice" as well as reminding them that nobody is a better, happier person because they can base on their hands. That's just what yoga exercise's around after all, becoming a more clear, a lot more compassionate, connected human being.
There's completely nothing wrong with pursuing sophisticated positions, it creates tapas (heat), influences dedication, as well as generates transformation. Nonetheless, creating passage vision on those endeavors generally leads to missing the bigger photo. The globe at large couldn't care less whether you could touch your toes to your head. Yoga practice is about so a lot more than the postures themselves. When all else falls short, though, it's healthy and balanced to take a go back and laugh at the absurdity of it all. Below are a couple of particularly ludicrous postures, perfect for lightening the mood.


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The Alternative Press Collection at the University of Connecticut was founded in the late 1960s out of student participation in activist movements for social, cultural, and political change. Richard Akeroyd, a student assistant at the University of Connecticut Libraries, who later became curator of the collection and eventually the Connecticut State Librarian, built the collection along with then-director for Special Collections Richard Schimmelpfeng. The two collected fliers, handouts, and locally produced tabloids during the heyday of student demonstrations at the University of Connecticut and other New England campuses. In 1967, during the annual American Library Association conference in San Francisco, Schimmelpfeng collected posters and other materials scattered around the activist Haight-Ashbury district, adding to the geographic diversity of the collection. The library from the Radical Education Project of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was added to the collection in 1972.
Today the collection extends beyond its humble origins to include thousands of national and international newspapers, serials, books, pamphlets, ephemera, and artifacts documenting activist themes and organizations, spanning the 1800s to the present. The bulk of the collection pertains to the Vietnam era. The collection contains more than 7,000 newspaper and magazine titles, 5,000 books and pamphlets, 1,800 files of ephemera from activist organizations throughout the country, plus miscellaneous posters, broadsides, buttons, calendars, and manuscripts. Alternative tabloids from the 1960s and early 1970s include Georgia Straight, the Berkeley Barb, and Great Speckled Bird. Contemporary peace movements regarding the US invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as materials pertaining to contemporary unrest in the Middle East, Central America, and Africa are also included.
An additional strength of the collection are liberation and civil rights movements, including a significant number of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender materials and queer liberation publications. The collection also documents early feminist publications such as Off Our Backs, and contains materials pertaining to non-white racial and ethnic identities and power movements, including the Oakland-based Black Panther newspaper as well as fliers and ephemeral materials from demonstrations during the trial of Black Panther Bobby Seale. Asian, Latino, Native American, and interracial publications are all represented, as well as materials from organizations campaigning for the rights of children, the elderly, and people with physical and mental challenges.
The collection also includes a wide array of radical political materials, including approximately 3,000 books and pamphlets on socialism and communism, as well as anarchist materials and publications from the radical right.
Additionally, the Alternative Press Collection includes notable manuscript collections, including the Hoffman Family Papers, donated in 2000 by Jack Hoffman, the younger brother of activist Abbie Hoffman, the co-founder of the Yippie movement and co-defendant in the Chicago Seven Trial. Other manuscript materials include the Meyer Collection of Fat Liberation, the Connecticut Civil Liberties Union Records, and the Connecticut Citizens Action Group Records.
Collection Profile: Valerie Love
Overview: Thomas Wilsted
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Lucy Rodgers, Family Liaison Officer
Lucy entered the 'world of autism' when her youngest son was diagnosed at the age of two. "
In his early years I relied heavily on luck to find the support I needed which led me to become involved with a local support group, helping set up a branch of the NAS and lobbying my MP to raise awareness of autism".
"It has been a long, interesting and sometimes very frustrating journey to try and secure the best possible placement for my son but it also means I have become very familiar with the complex process of our SEN system; whether Statements, EHCPs, school reviews, school transfers, understanding the benefits system or funding issues".
Through Lucy's personal experience, she is able to offer other parents/ carers a positive experience in her role as Family Liaison Officer at Eagle House School (Mitcham).
She works as part of a team providing support to parents on issues such as the EHCP process, practical advice on how to cope at home and signposting them to find further support.
"I enjoy being able to support parents and carers using my own experience and knowledge. Sometimes it is just a case of listening as someone who understands what they are going through".


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You are guaranteed to find something you're looking for at the Oakland County spring auction on Saturday.
Each year, the county sells off items seized by the sheriff's department as well as used county equipment. Proceeds go back to the various county departments to purchase new products.
This year, you can expect to find gaming systems, tractors, boats, power tools, 75 vehicles, including a 2015 GMC Yukon driven by County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, televisions, electronics, bounce houses and more beginning at 9 a.m. at the county's vehicle operations building, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, building 16 East, in Pontiac.
For the first time, credit cards will be accepted. On-site registration will begin Saturday at 7 a.m. with the general auction getting under way at 9 a.m. The vehicle auction will begin at noon with gates closing on the auction at 3 p.m. You can also register online before the event at www.oakgov.com/auction.
PHOTOS OF THE AUCTION ITEMS: http://media.theoaklandpress.com/2018/05/16/whats-available-in-oakland-countys-spring-auction-photos
Todd Birke, the county's manager of support services, said he looks forward to the auction every year. He said food and refreshments will be available as well.
"We will have a lot of used patrol cars, medium-sized trucks, as well as dump and plow trucks," said Birkle. "It's a lot of fun. The weather is going to be great and it's always fun to watch. People always get caught up in the bidding frenzy."
Those wanting to inspect the vehicles can do so on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The county pulls sedan patrol vehicles off the road after five years or 100,000 miles. The trucks and SUVs are pulled after five years or 120,000 miles, according to Birkle.
Last year, the auction brought in more than $600,000, an auction record. About $100,000 of that went back to the departments that donated the items and the other $500,000 went into the county's motor pool fund, which is used to acquire and maintain county-owned vehicles.
The county auctions items year-round on bidcorp.com. Birkle said the county makes about $150,000 a year through the site.
David Vanderveen, the county's director of central services, said the auction is almost like a spectator sport with with so many people competing for various high-demand items.
"I've bought items myself, including a bike" said Vanderveen. "This auction started at least 30 years ago and we look forward to it each year."
Call the Oakland County auction information line at (248)- 858-1015 for more information.
AUCTION WEBSITE: http://www.oakgov.com/auction
ASIAN VILLAGE: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20180514/50-million-asian-village-featuring-retail-housing-and-restaurants-coming-to-novi
OAKLAND COUNTY ECONOMIC FORECAST: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20180427/oakland-countys-economic-forecast-shows-job-growth-talent-gap-and-wage-increases


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As a new cubase user I tried to complete the voice+guitar composition of my brother (we are not native speakers).
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Small problem: I have no idea where I can host the .wav file. I tried the following. I hope it works.
Title: Mary-Sue.
Note: There is almost no bass.
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"I think all the best science fiction has a very human element at the heart of it and a mother wanting to leave a dangerous relationship is very easy for readers to relate to," says writer Mark Millar. "I'm not really interested in high-concept ideas as much as human emotions being the driving force of a story. Even 'Star Wars' was really just a lonely kid who wondered who his real father was."


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Levy & Pruett Obtained Summary Judgment for Trucking Company
Court: State Court of Worth County
Judge: Hon. Clarence Miller
Plaintiff's Attorney: W. Edward Meeks, Jr., Esq.
Defendants' Attorneys: Susan J. Levy, Levy & Pruett, for Relwof Farms Trucking Company and Hank Pittman for Defendant Garvin Fowler
Alleged Damages: Comminuted leg fracture requiring two surgeries.
Disposition: Summary Judgment granted for Defendant Relwof Trucking Company
Date: August 12, 2011
Plaintiff was injured in an automobile collision with a pick-up truck owned by the Defendant and operated by his farmhand. Plaintiff alleged that the driver of the pick-up truck failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and that she suffered serious leg injuries as a result of the collision.
The Defendant owned and operated a cotton farm and was also the president and sole shareholder of a trucking company which hauled peanuts, fertilizer, vegetable boxes and military equipment. In an attempt to recover under both businesses' insurance policies, Plaintiff sued the farm and the trucking company. Levy & Pruett defended the case on behalf of the trucking company, the deeper pocket of the two.
There was only one full time employee of the farm, a man whose primary responsibilities included driving tractors, harrowing land, getting the land ready for planting, planting it, keeping it up, and harvesting. In 2007, in order to earn extra money, the farmhand also began working for Defendant's trucking company. The farmhand was not a driver for the trucking company. Instead, he performed minor servicing of the trucks, such as changing tires.
On the day of the accident, the farmhand worked for the farm the entire day. Nevertheless, Plaintiff argued that both the farm and the trucking should be held liable for her injuries. Plaintiff contended that the fact that the farmhand was paid by the trucking company on the day of the accident demonstrated that he was acting within the scope of his employment on the date and time of the accident. Second, Plaintiff argued that regardless of the respondeat superior issue, Plaintiff could recover against the trucking company under a theory of reverse piercing of the corporate veil, the theory that a corporation can be held liable for the acts of the individual owner.
The trucking company, represented by Levy & Pruett, filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on the grounds that Plaintiff failed to show that the driver was acting within the scope of his employment with the trucking company at the time of the accident and that there was no basis for piercing the corporate veil. The Court agreed and granted summary judgment to the trucking company on August 12, 2011.


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Located in the historic township of Oamaru on the East Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Just a short drive up the hill from Oamaru's main street, enter into another world and the grandeur of this spacious homestead will captivate you. From the main Entrance Hall through to the spacious Drawing Room, you are taken back to an earlier gracious era. Wander into the Library to browse a massive collection of books, including a section dedicated to cuisine – which is a speciality here at this luxury lodge – or relax in the Billiard Room complete with its full-sized competition table. An extensive verandah, outdoor terraces and restful gardens make Pen-y-bryn Lodge the perfect place to relax, unwind and indulge.
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Three spacious Annex rooms are the largest at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The Park Room, The Garden Room and The Nest offer split king beds, air conditioning and heating. Satellite TV, Nespresso machine and herbal or traditional tea or coffee to be enjoyed with lodge baked biscuits. New Zealand chocolates and fresh fruit are complimentary. A sitting area with sofa bed for use by a third person is an added feature in these three Annex rooms. Ensuites in the Annex have an oversized bathtub, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and luxury toiletries.
Each room is equipped with an iPod/iPhone dock and UFB Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the lodge.
Cuisine is a speciality at the lodge and dining is recommended. James Glucksman co-host and chef creates menus from around the world whether it be fine European dining, a Chinese banquet or cuisine from East Asia, South America or the Middle East.
TO DO – Visit to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
If you happen to be in Oamaru on a Sunday morning you really must visit the Oamaru Farmers Market, showcasing delectable food from around the region. Choose to lunch at Fleur's Place in nearby Moeraki – this fish shack, built on the edge of the ocean, was chosen by British chef and food writer Rick Stein as the place he most wanted to visit. Visit Harbour-Tyne historical precinct, an area of splendid Victorian commercial buildings and warehouses, with numerous cafes and boutique shops.
Recent Trip Advisor comments:
"A beautiful historic lodge"
"The perfect place to stay and dine"
"The best food we had in New Zealand"
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A word of mouth favorite, Young Inglewood offers visitors an intimate behind the scenes look at a small working estate.
Off the beaten path, but easily accessible, Young Inglewood is a tapestry of gently sloping organic vineyards, verdant gardens, and stately 150-year old heritage oaks. It is the perfect setting for tasting our critically acclaimed wines. We'd be delighted to welcome you here.
Read what guests say about us then visit, enjoy, and become a friend!


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Mouse Computer has once again expanded its line of mini PC sticks by launching the MS-CH01FV2. As part of the m-Stick series, this ultra-compact PC stick is equipped with a 1.44GHz Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor, an Intel HD Graphics 400, a 2GB DDR3 RAM and a 32GB eMMC.
Running on Windows 10 Home 32-bit OS, the device has a microSD card slot, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, a micro-USB charging port, an HDMI connection interface (can be connected directly to the HDMI TV or display) and a built-in micro cooling fan.
For connectivity, the MS-CH01FV2 provides WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1. The Mouse Computer MS-CH01FV2 is available now for 19,800 Yen (about $182). [Product Page]


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